Arts Ballroom Catering and Events

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Fall

Our Wedding

Parker and Ariana met at a coffee shop in downtown Charlotte, North Carolina where Ariana accidentally ran into Parker, spilling her coffee all over him. They agreed that instead of letting Ariana pay for dry cleaning, that she would go out to dinner with Parker.From there, the two have been inseparable - whether it is exploring new places...or restaurants, or sitting at home with their two cats Sosa and Peaches, the fun never stops. We are delighted to share this chapter of our story with all of you!Fun Fact: Ariana and Parker also met years prior at a St. Patty's Day Party at Widener University where Parker played collegiate football at. Parker was being a good friend by carrying his buddy home from the festivity's and caught Ariana's eye who decided to be bold and try to chat with him. It was a brief and friendly interaction only to come full circle years later to finally meet again in Charlotte.And if that wasn't coincidence enough that the two were meant to be, they also matched on Hinge and chatted for a few days until Ariana forgot she even had the app on her phone. She also almost moved into the apartment complex right next to Parker's. Needless to say they are firm believers in the invisible string theory! 🩵

Our Story

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Ariana and I met during my sophomore year of college and were roommates for two years. From visiting each other in different cities, to our annual girls trips, she has been such an important part of my life. I feel incredibly lucky to call her my best friend and even luckier to be her maid of honor.

Rachel Sin

Jordan and I met in the third grade at Wright Denny intermediate school and have been best friends since.  From playing sports in High School to talking daily, I'm glad he's one of my best men.

Jordan King 

Dominique Lokesak

Connor and I met in intermediate school and have grown up playing basketball and travelling on family vacations together.  From playing Xbox to talking basketball, I'm happy to have him by my side at the altar with me. 

Connor Reed 

Ashley Pleasant

Somehow Daniel managed to become both my groomsman and my brother-in-law before the wedding even happened.  I'm grateful for his friendship and the example he sets on what family should look like.

Daniel Loksak

Addie Jackson

Tanner is not only my sister's boyfriend, but one of my friends as well.  Since coming into our family's life, Tanner and I immediately hit it off and have remained friends across continents.

Tanner Rollins

Angelina Mowad

Brady and I met playing baseball for our local little league team, and continued our friendship in our neighborhood.  We have remained close friends since.

Braden Fitzgerald 

I met Ariana in January of 2023 when she started dating my brother Parker.  I immediately knew she was going to be a perfect fit for our family. Her humor, charisma, and kindness are unmatched, and I am beyond grateful for the abundance of beautiful memories we have made together.  I can confidently say I am so glad to have an additional Jackson sister!

Remi Jackson

Trevor and I met playing middle school football and have been close friends since.  From playing Xbox to ghost hunting, I'm glad to call him a friend.

Trevor Gaukler

Alyssa Eshelmann

Matthew and I met playing sports growing up, and then was my high school Quarterback.  If at any point in this wedding someone needs to throw a 5 yard out, Matt and I can take care of it! 

Matthew Grant 

Kaelin Murray

Davian and I met playing basketball for our middle school. Since then, we have gone on family vacations, continuing to strengthen our friendship.

Davian Hester

Nicole Robertson

Thomas and I met in college as teammates on the football team.  From having fun on AND off the field, I'm happy to have him here on this special day.

Thomas Laws

Wedding Party

Formal attire requested. Gentlemen are encouraged to wear suits or tuxedos, and ladies are asked to wear floor length/formal dresses. We would love for everyone to dress elegantly and celebrate with us! There is no specific color palette, so feel free to wear what makes you feel your best!!

Dress Code

Q + A

Located in Philadelphia, this hotel is 0.9 mi from the Liberty Bell and 3169 feet from Pennsylvanian Convention Center. The hotel features Balcony Restaurant which offers a buffet or breakfast à -la-carte Every room at Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia Center City also includes a refrigerator. Other facilities provided are a hairdryer and ironing facilities. The Standing O restaurant is a bistro and bar at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia Center City. Room service is available. A fitness center is also available on-site. The Philadelphia Zoo is 3.4 mi away. Reading Terminal Market is less than 0.6 mi from the property. We're a two-minute walk to the Broad Street SEPTA line, which leads directly to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. License Number(s): 899751

DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City

Located within a 13-minute walk of Pennsylvania Convention Center and 0.9 miles of Liberty Bell, Guild House Hotel has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Philadelphia. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The property is a 19-minute walk from National Liberty Museum, and within 600 yards of the city center. Rooms come with a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while some rooms have a kitchenette equipped with a fridge. At the hotel the rooms come with a closet and a flat-screen TV. Mutter Museum is a 19-minute walk from Guild House Hotel, while Barnes Foundation is 1.6 miles from the property. Philadelphia International Airport is 7.5 miles away. License Number(s): 935856

Guild House Hotel

The Bellevue Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Guests who are flying in are encouraged to fly into the Philadelphia International Airport.

Philadelphia International Airport

Travel

The Rocky Experience: Jog up the steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and snap a photo with the iconic Rocky Statue.

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Take a walk through Old City to see the Liberty Bell Center and Independence Hall. You'll be sure to fall in love with all of the surrounding historical sites to see!

Old City

Buy tickets ahead of time to take a tour of the best NFL team to ever live's stadium! GO BIRDS!!!

Lincoln Financial Field

A historic indoor market to graze on local favorites! Closely resembles a food hall of epic proportions!

Reading Terminal Market

Wishing you all the luck if you swing by the Live! Casino &amp; Hotel Philadelphia!

Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia

A great spot to get an authentic Philly Cheesesteak if you want to skip the lines!

Cleavers Philadelphia

Voted best Cheesesteak in the city... if you don't mind the wait! I'd highly suggest ordering ahead in preparation. Also, for the out of towner's, there is NO such thing as a cheesesteak hoagie and NO such thing as putting mayo on your sandwich. I cannot guarantee that a few side eye looks won't come your way!

Angelo's Pizzeria

One of the best breakfast spots in the city! Known for their legendary pancakes and breakfast sandwiches.

Ariana & Parker